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Right abdominal pain on/off for years.pain worst yet - a&e visit yesterday. joint pain on/off. persistently high rbc (high lymphocytes on bloods yesterday).bowel urgency&frequency and mucus. itchy lymphs in neck for 3 mnths. crp low. any ideas?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

You need to see a GI doctor for ruling out inflammatory bowel disease. Persistent high red blood cell count, i.e. erythrocytosis, is usually observed in people living in high altitude region or heavy smokers or sometimes in people with a kidney mass. CT scan with oral and IV contrast is indicated.

Answered 5/15/2022

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